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1: Cable Asylum, RE: Experience with High Fidelity as phono interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2020-10-29, 20:22:45 (149.142.80.37)
Ric, Thank you for sharing your experience. Harvey .......
2: Cable Asylum, Experience with High Fidelity as phono interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2020-10-28, 06:55:55 (45.50.100.123)
Curious if any have experience to share using a High Fidelity interconnect e.g. Reveal or CT-2 between an MC SUT and MM phono preamp. Thank you and happy listening, Harvey .......
3: Cable Asylum, copper pin RCA plugs: ETI Research Link or Puresonic? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2018-12-24, 06:05:10 (45.50.191.87)
I'm having some unshielded interconnects made from 20 ga solid core copper wire. For RCA plugs I'm trying to decide between Puresonic and ETI Research Link. Both use hollow copper pins for signal. .......
4: Vinyl Asylum, ZYX 'Ultimate" series with carbon fiber cantilever (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2017-04-16, 06:44:53 (45.50.191.87)
Hi, Curious if anyone has purchased one of the new ZYX "Ultimate"cartridges (e.g. R100 or Airy) with a carbon fiber cantilever. If yes, would you please share your listening experience? Thank you and .......
5: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2015-07-07, 17:09:31 (149.142.201.253)
Hi tr, I'm shocked, shocked! that VPI would recommend their own product. (Figure at least one of us remembers the quote from "Casablanca"...) Thanks, Harvey .......
6: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What a coincidence ... (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2015-07-07, 16:11:45 (149.142.201.253)
On Audiogon right now: 1) George Merrill selling an Heirloom without tonearm for $1800. Also a used Moerch UP-4 for sale under Tonearms (or a Helius Aurora on VinylEngine Adverts). 2) Used VPI Classic .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Merrill clamping ring -- does it work with VPI Classic platter? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2015-07-07, 15:59:36 (149.142.201.253)
Thanks, good idea -- the direct approach! .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, Merrill clamping ring -- does it work with VPI Classic platter? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2015-07-07, 13:15:28 (75.82.147.169)
Hi, I own a Merrill Heirloom (ca. 1990), and was wondering if the Merrill's Peripheral Clamping ring will fit/work with a VPI Classic Platter. (I guess the bigger question -- does the VPI Classic offe .......
9: Tubes Asylum, Shuguang (not Psvane) "WE" 845 (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2015-06-30, 05:09:07 (75.82.147.169)
Has anyone purchased/used the new Shuguang WE 845? The photo looks kinda like a United 845W, and not anything like the Psvane WE 845. I have ASL 1006(845) amps, and interested to try 845's other than .......
10: SET Asylum, Shuguang (not Psvane) "WE" 845 (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2015-06-29, 18:06:12 (75.82.147.169)
Has anyone purchased/used the new Shuguang "WE Replica" 845 tube? To me it looks like an attempt to copy a United 845W, and does not look anything like the well-reviewed Psvane WE845. Thank you for yo .......
11: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 6N5P --- can it sub for 6N1P in phono stage? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2014-12-28, 11:24:44 (75.82.147.169)
Hi, Thanks for your prompt, direct reply. I'm a non-DIY'er : .......
12: Tube DIY Asylum, 6N5P --- can it sub for 6N1P in phono stage? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2014-12-28, 07:36:06 (75.82.147.169)
6N5P -- the noval miniature triode (not the 6AS7-like version). Same heater current, slight lower mu. Anyone try this? My phono stage is a K&K that uses 6N1P, not 6922. Thanks and happy New Year, Harv .......
13: Tubes Asylum, RE: REVIEW: PSVANE WE845 Tubes (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2014-12-20, 19:01:41 (75.82.147.169)
Dear Tom and Calloway, Are you still pleased with the sonics and reliability of the Psvane WE845's? Very recently purchased an updated pair of ASL 1006 mk2 amps, and eagerly awaiting delivery -- my fi .......
14: Tubes Asylum, RE: 845GX "Canada Fuller" or SuperTNT 845L -- any user reviews? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2014-12-19, 14:45:36 (75.82.147.169)
Hi Radioactive, Would the numbers 8,4, and/or 5, and the letters G and X also be auspicious/good omens? ;^) Cheers, Harvey .......
15: Tubes Asylum, 845GX "Canada Fuller" or SuperTNT 845L -- any user reviews? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2014-12-19, 11:48:08 (75.82.147.169)
Any inmates who have used the Canada Fuller 845GX or SuperTNT 845L tubes? I have not;recently purchased ASL amps that use one Valve Art 845 per chassis -- my first tube amps (ever!) will arrive for 20 .......
16: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Maxxed out Phono Problem need help (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2014-11-17, 19:01:55 (75.82.147.169)
Hi, Did you ever solve the tube noise in left channel? I have a K&K phono board in a Gill Alana preamp, and I also notice tube noise from the left channel only (some hum from the right channel) that h .......
17: Cable Asylum, RE: Follow up and differences MSA vs. VD or Luminous power cords (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2014-07-06, 17:56:05 (23.241.186.34)
Hi, Curious how the MSA cords differ soundwise from Virtual Dynamics or the Luminous Mega-Lynx, which IIRC also use magnets. My system includes an Exactpower EP15A AC regenerator, and I was initially .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'm a fan of JFET head amps, too, instead of SUTs. ... (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2014-03-12, 13:26:05 (23.241.186.34)
Steve, Have you compared the sonics of the BH JFET head amp with well regarded SUT's such as the CM-1254 (or 1131), K&K Premium, or others? Thanks, Harvey .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Caravaggio; Pass or Ayre (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2014-02-26, 19:13:25 (23.241.186.34)
Hi, Thanks for your speedy reply. American 1960's Amperex 6922 or 7308 -- hard to beat! Curious if you've heard Pass or Ayre phono stages (I have not except maybe at shows, and not recently.) Thanks, .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It's All Rock and Roll To Me (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2014-02-26, 17:42:24 (23.241.186.34)
Hi Amioutaline, Great album covers + music (was in a youth orchestra many years ago that performed the Bartok). Curious re: the Caravaggio phono preamp -- Steve's website is no longer "up". My current .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Lyra Delos and Soundsmith. (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2013-12-08, 22:42:29 (23.241.186.34)
Hi Tom, Yesterday I destroyed the cantilever on my Argo when a record slipped from my hand -- instead of dropping, it "flew" right into the cartridge (like Odd Job's hat...) I've written to Audioquest .......
22: Cable Asylum, RE: phono cable, another good one (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-09-10, 16:09:09 (71.119.37.182)
Hi Jeff, The Morrow Audio PH 4 is in your price range, can be terminated with Eichmann plugs (copper or silver). As Steve Martin said, "I forgot!" Harvey .......
23: Cable Asylum, RE: phono cable (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-09-10, 14:00:28 (71.119.37.182)
Hi, Another cable I've used with Lyra Clavis DC and Argo is the BEL P1. Thought it's not strictly designed as a phono interconnect (I use it between my CD player and preamp), I never had any hum or no .......
24: Cable Asylum, RE: phono cable (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-09-10, 13:39:55 (71.119.37.182)
Hi Jeff, You should consider Grover Huffman's Zx phono cable -- excellent reputation, + he has a generous trial period with purchase, if for some reason you don't like them, simply return for refund. .......
25: Cable Asylum, Q-audio interconnects -- your experience (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-09-09, 10:54:55 (71.119.37.182)
Hi, This week bought a 1M pair Q-audio (Steve Eddy's) interconnects and placed between my Arcam CDplayer and my preamp (Spectral DMC-10, my other tubed pre is in for minor repair). My first impression .......
26: General Asylum, hum through both speakers; AC regenerator (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-08-27, 08:59:27 (75.84.96.249)
Hi, Was troubleshooting 60 Hz hum coming through both speakers, though not audible at listening position, and music sounding pretty good. Have a vacuum tube linestage (Vacuum State FVP5, BEL power amp .......
27: Cable Asylum, RE: CAIG DeoxIT -- current formulation (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-07-27, 08:39:10 (75.84.96.14)
Hi Duster, A friend who repairs electronics said that the current Caig DeOxit can leave an undesirable residue. Have you or others noticed this? Thanks, Harvey .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Intermittent dropout of sound one channel amplifier (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-03-18, 08:59:54 (149.142.151.5)
Hi, Thank you. I'm pretty sure this is affecting only the left channel of the power amplifier. When I swapped the speaker cables, i.e. left binding post on amplifier output to the right speaker, the d .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: oxidation? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-03-17, 20:41:06 (149.142.151.5)
Hi, This sounds exactly like the problem I'm hearing. I may take a look -- your amp has internal connections that simply pull apart and can push back together? Thank you. .......
30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cold solder joint? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-03-17, 20:38:23 (149.142.151.5)
Hi, Although sounds simple, my previous (long ago) attempt to solder a resistor to an RCA connector (for loading phono input) didn't work out; I will pass this suggestion along to a friend who is skil .......
31: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Relay ? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-03-17, 20:33:47 (149.142.151.5)
Hi, I don't know, but my friend who repairs audio equipment will obtain schematics next week. Thank you very much for the suggestion. .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Intermittent dropout of sound one channel amplifier (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2012-03-16, 17:24:58 (71.105.100.74)
Hi, I'm hearing a dropout of sound from one speaker in a 2-channel system, then it may come back on suddenly. No audible hum or distortion or fade in volume noted when this happens. My troubleshooting .......
33: Cable Asylum, RE: Valab MS Audio OCC Single Crystal Copper Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2011-06-15, 20:09:30 (71.105.102.233)
Hi Duster, Have you had a chance to evaluate your new Valab power cord? I'm considering trying a cord between my wall outlet and an Exactpower conditioner/regenerator. Currently using an Element Sig. .......
34: Cable Asylum, IEC vs. NEMA power connectors; which affects sound more? (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2010-10-01, 07:53:05 (96.251.16.197)
Hi, Does the choice of IEC connector on a power cord affect the sound quality more than the choice of male plug? Application would be from power conditioner/regenerator to CD player or preamp. Thanks, .......
35: Cable Asylum, Omega Mikro/Clearview power cords (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2010-09-29, 15:54:46 (96.251.16.197)
Fellow inmates, Do you have any experience with the Omega Mikro/Clearview Double Helix MkII used with CD Players (I have an Arcam FMJ36) or preamps (mine is Joe Rasmussen's FVP with FET-6922 phono sta .......
36: Cable Asylum, RE: LOL (0.00)
Posted by unchilled on 2010-08-29, 17:01:19 (96.251.16.197)
Question - I looked at E-bay for Yarbo (I'm not a DIY'er), and saw ads for GY-9000, 8000, and 7000. The 8000 seemed to have larger but fewer flat conductors. Which would be better for a power amp, and .......
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